GUIDE: How to make a plan to prepare for fire emergencies in your home
Rockland County says the best way for families to be ready for emergencies is to make plans in advance.
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Mar 9, 2023, 3:14 AM
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Rockland County says the best way for families to be ready for emergencies is to make plans in advance.
Some key tips the county offers include:
- Plan two escape routes out of each room.
- Practice fire drills at least twice a year.
- Teach family members to stay low to the ground when escaping from a fire.
- Install smoke detectors on every level of your home. Clean and test them at least once a month. Change batteries at least once a year.
- Keep a whistle in each bedroom to awaken household in case of fire.
- Check electrical outlets. Do not overload outlets.
- Purchase and learn how to use a fire extinguisher (5 pound, ABC type).
- Have a collapsible ladder on each upper floor of your house.
- Consider installing home sprinklers.
You can also visit the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s website ready.gov for resources on how to prepare for emergencies, including how to make a family disaster plan checklist.
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